
Originally Posted by
austinite
I laugh at the idea that "spanking" is bad. I guess we've evolved and things change, of course. Spanking was basically getting the crap beaten out of you. Literally. Banged up, bruised and bleeding. Torture really. Belts, hoses, wrenches, you name it. And back then... the hospital never questioned anything. I recall staying out a half hour later than I should have, and ended up tied to a bedpost and kicked for about 10 minutes by my father. Then it was my mothers turn to swing at me. Several times my father would put a cigarette out on my arm or hand. Still have the scars. I keep telling myself that they didn't really know any better, but dang, you had to know that some of the methods just weren't right!
I honestly don't think I could do that to a child, but I don't know if my frustrations with a child would bring out what my parents did to me. One of many reasons I'll never have kids. I admire those who care for their kids properly. I don't mind kids, so long as I can give them back.